Luke 12:8-12; Jesus continues teaching the disciples and growing crowd, by revealing that public acknowledgement of Him is a crucial requirment of a faithful servant. Those who are obedient are likewise acknowledged before the angels in heaven, while those who disown Him will be disowned before the angelic witnesses. An additional warning about blasphemy against […]
Luke 12:1-7; After leaving the Pharisees, Jesus met up with the disciples and began to teach them. As He did so, a very large crowd formed to hear Christ’s words. Jesus warned his followers to avoid the “yeast of the Pharisees”, as well as encouraging them not to fear human rejection or persecution. Instead, He […]
Luke 11:45-54; When a Jewish lawyer that was attending the dinner party relates that the critique by Jesus of the Pharissees in insulting, Christ shifts focus to that group. As scholars of Scripture, they should have been instructing and mentoring the people of Israel. However, in a corresponding series of woes, Jesus points out the […]
Luke 11:37-44; Retunring to Luke’s gospel, we see Jesus concluding His extensive teaching session that was followed by a dinner invitation by a Pharisee. Immediately there is tension, as Jesus does not follow their manner of ceremonial hand washing. The surprise thoughts of the Pharisee becomes a launchpad for a series of issues the Jewish […]
John 3:16-21; Our annual commemoration of the Passion of Christ is summed up by the interchange between Jesus and Nicodemus. That segment of ‘The Chosen’ is shared, with an unpacking of John’s conclusion. A contrast between light and darkness, love and hate, eternal life and condemnation.
John 20:1-18l John’s version of the resurrection of Jesus centers around Mary Magdalene, as she went to the tomb early Sunday morning. Finding the stone rolled away and tomb empty, she located Peter and John who came to affirm her discovery. When the two disciples left, Mary remained crying over the unexpected turn of events. […]
John 12:12-19; John’s version of the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem offers less detail than Matthew, but key insights. The reality of the crowd’s sudden interest in Christ as the long-awaited Messiah, as well as the admission of the Twelve of their lack of deeper understanding of the significant prophetic fulfillment. Finally, the predictable […]
Luke 11:33-36; As the crowd increased after the healing of the mute man, Jesus continues to address the clear divide in response to His miracles and ministry. He returns to a familiar parable of a lamp on a stand, which illustrates the very public nature of Christ’s teaching and a challenge to those who follow […]
Luke 11:27-32; Jesus continues to address the mixed crowd that had witnessed the casting out of the demon of muteness. He previously addressed those who rejected Him by accusing that He was leauge with Beelzebul. After a brief note of encouragement from a supportive lady in the crowd, Jesus addresses the group that demand a […]
Luke 11:21-26; Jesus continues to address the crowd that witnessed his casting out of a demon causing muteness. To those who had accused Christ of being in league with the evil one, he used the word picture of a strong warrior guarding his castle. Then noted that a stronger warrior is able to disarm the […]